Overview
The Vega 60 GNSS compass board from Hemisphere GNSS uses dual antenna ports to create a series of additional capabilities including fast, high accuracy heading over short baselines, RTK positioning, onboard Atlas L band, RTK enabled heave, low power consumption, and precise timing.
With the Vega 60, heading and positioning are scalable and field upgradeable with all Hemisphere software and service options. Utilize the same multi constellation GNSS solutions in either single frequency mode or employ the full performance and fast RTK initialization times over long distances with multi frequency signals. High accuracy L band positioning from meter to sub decimeter levels is available via Atlas correction service.
Leverage the 60 pin industry standard form factor for easy upgradeability from other manufacturers’ modules.
Features
- Extremely accurate heading with long baselines
- Available multi-frequency position, dual frequency heading supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, IRNSS, and L band
- Atlas® L band capable to 4 cm RMS
- Athena™ GNSS engine providing best-in-class RTK performance
- Excellent coasting performance
- 5 cm RMS RTK-enabled heave accuracy
- Strong multipath rejection and Cygnus™ interference mitigation
- New multi-axis gyro and tilt sensor for reliable coverage during short GNSS outages
Technical Specifications
| GNSS Receiver Specifications | |
| Receiver Type: | Multi-Frequency GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and Atlas |
| GPS: | L1CA/L1P/L1C/L2P/L2C/L5 |
| GLONASS: | G1/G2/G3, P1/P2 |
| BeiDou: | B1i/B2i/B3i/B1C/B2a/B2b/AceBOC |
| Galileo: | E1BC/E5a/E5b/E6BC/AltBOC |
| QZSS: | L1CA/L2C/L5/L1C/L6 |
| NavIC (IRNSS): | L5 |
| Atlas: | Yes |
| Channels: | 1,100+ |
| GPS Sensitivity: | -142 dBm |
| SBAS Tracking: | 3-channel, parallel tracking |
| Update Rate: | 10 Hz standard, 1 Hz or 20 Hz optional (with activation) |
| Timing (1 PPS) Accuracy: | 20 ns |
| Rate of Turn: | 100°/s maximum |
| Cold Start: | 60 s typical (no almanac or RTC) |
| Warm Start: | 30 s typical (almanac and RTC) |
| Hot Start: | 10 s typical (almanac, RTC and position) |
| Heading Fix: | 10 s typical (Hot Start) |
| Impedance: | 50 Ω |
| Maximum Speed: | 1,850 mph (999 kts) |
| Maximum Altitude: | 18,288 m (60,000 ft) |
| Input Voltage: | 3.3 VDC +/- 5% |
| Accuracy | |
| Positioning: | RMS (67%), 2DRMS (95%) |
| Autonomous, no SA: | 1.2 m (RMS), 2.5 m (2DRMS) |
| SBAS: | 0.3 m (RMS), 0.6 m (2DRMS) |
| Atlas H10: | 0.04 m (RMS), 0.08 m (2DRMS) |
| Atlas H30: | 0.15 m (RMS), 0.3 m (2DRMS) |
| Atlas Basic: | 0.50 m (RMS), 1.0 m (2DRMS) |
| RTK: | 8 mm + 1 ppm (RMS), 15 mm + 2 ppm (2DRMS) |
| Heading (RMS): | 0.16° rms @ 0.5 m antenna separation, 0.08° rms @ 1.0 m antenna separation, 0.04° rms @ 2.0 m antenna separation, 0.02° rms @ 5.0 m antenna separation |
| Pitch/Roll (RMS): | 0.5° |
| Heave (RMS): | 30 cm rms (DGNSS), 5 cm rms (RTK) |
| L-Band Receiver Specifications | |
| Receiver Type: | Dual Channel |
| Channels: | 1525 to 1560 MHz |
| Satellite Selection: | Manual and Automatic |
| Reacquisition Time: | 15 seconds (typical) |
| Power | |
| Input Voltage: | 3.3 VDC +/- 5% |
| Power Consumption: | < 2.5 W all signals + L-band |
| Current Consumption: | 757 mA all signals + L band |
| Antenna Voltage: | 5 VDC maximum |
| Antenna Short Circuit Protection: | Yes |
| Antenna Gain Input Range: | 10 to 40 dB |
| Communications | |
| Ports: | 5 x full-duplex 3.3V CMOS, 2 x USB (1 Host/1 Device), 1 x Ethernet 10/100Mbps, 2 x CAN (NMEA2000, ISO 11783), 4 x PPS output, 4 x Event input |
| Interface Level: | 3.3V CMOS |
| Baud Rates: | 4800 – 460800 |
| Correction I/O Protocol: | Hemisphere GNSS proprietary ROX format, RTCM v2.3, RTCM v3.2, CMR, CMR |
| Data I/O Protocol: | NMEA 0183, Hemisphere binary |
| Timing & Event I/O: | CMOS, programmable edge sync, 10 kΩ, 10 pF load |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature: | -40 °C to +85 °C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Storage Temperature: | -40 °C to +85 °C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Humidity: | 95% non-condensing (when in an enclosure) |
| Mechanical Shock: | EP455 Section 5.14.1 Operational (when mounted in an enclosure with screw mounting holes utilized) |
| Vibration: | EP455 Section 5.15.1 Random |
| EMC: | CE (IEC 60945 Emissions and Immunity), FCC Part 15, Subpart B CISPR 22 |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions: | 71 mm (L) x 46 mm (W) x 10 mm (H) 2.8 in (L) x 1.8 in (W) x 0.4 in (H) |
| Weight: | 24 g (0.85 oz) |
| Status Indications (LED): | Power, Primary and Secondary GNSS lock, Differential lock, DGNSS position, Heading |
| Connectors: | 2 x 30 female socket, 0.8 mm pitch |
| RF: | MMBX, female, straight |
| Aiding Devices | |
| Gyro: | Provides smooth and fast heading reacquisition. During loss of GNSS signals heading stability is degraded by < 1° per minute for up to 3 minutes. |
| Tilt Sensors: | Provide pitch, roll data and assist in fast start-up and reacquisition of heading solution |
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Warranty
Hemisphere GNSS products come with a one-year warranty. The warranty, provided by Hemisphere GNSS, means products are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. Accessories come with a similar 90-day warranty. The warranty is covered in more detail in the Hemisphere GNSS Service Policy document.
Why Buy from Us?
In business since 2004, Canal Geomatics is an authorized dealer for Hemisphere GNSS and has established itself as an industry-leading distributor of high-precision positioning products in North America. Our mission is to find the best solution for each unique application and extend premium support to ensure the long-term success of our customers. We offer both volume and reseller discounts for the majority of our product lines.
Ordering
The Vega 60 GNSS compass board from Hemisphere GNSS is available through Canal Geomatics. If you would like more information about this product, please feel free to get in touch with us by completing the Request Pricing form.
